Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Adventure of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Adventure of the Seas
137,276 GT
Explorer of the Seas
137,308 GT
Length
Adventure of the Seas
311 m
Explorer of the Seas
311 m
Beam
Adventure of the Seas
48 m
Explorer of the Seas
48 m
Passengers
Adventure of the Seas
3,114
Explorer of the Seas
3,114
Crew
Adventure of the Seas
1,185
Explorer of the Seas
1,181
Decks
Adventure of the Seas
—
Explorer of the Seas
—
Year Built
Adventure of the Seas
2,001
Explorer of the Seas
2,000
Space Ratio
Adventure of the Seas
44.1 GT/pax
Explorer of the Seas
44.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Adventure of the Seas
2.63 :1
Explorer of the Seas
2.64 :1
| Specification | Adventure of the Seas | Explorer of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Voyager Class | Voyager Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001Winner | 2,000 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 137,276 GT | 137,308 GTWinner |
| Length | 311 m | 311 m |
| Beam | 48 m | 48 m |
| Draft | 9.2 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,114 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,185Winner | 1,181 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.1 GT/pax | 44.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.63:1Winner | 2.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9168705 | 9161728 |
Adventure of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,114-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,114 passengers means tons of activities
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Explorer of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,114-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,114 passengers means tons of activities
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
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9.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |